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Seiko Essentials DaywearvsVario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

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Essentials Daywear
SeikoEssentials Daywear
MSRP $325
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
Vario1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
MSRP $218

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essentials Daywear39.5mm
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40mm
Power Reserve
Essentials Daywear40h
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Essentials Daywear100m
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz50m
MSRP
Essentials Daywear$325
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz$218

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
39.5mm
40mm
Thickness
9.8mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.7mm
41mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
6N76
Miyota 2070/2170

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$325
$218

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What people say

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Seiko Essentials Daywear

Seiko Essentials Daywear is widely praised for its exceptional value and comfortable, lightweight design, featuring a thin 8.4mm case and 100m water resistance. Owners appreciate the convenience of its quartz movement and sapphire crystal. One owner notes the titanium bracelet has larger gaps due to its smaller center link. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Daywear highly for its comfortable wearability and strong value proposition.

Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

Owners widely praise the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz for its superb case finishing, legibility, and premium look, with its 40mm size proving comfortable for many wrists. Reviewers highlight its incredible value at $198, featuring a Miyota solar quartz movement and polished chamfers adding unexpected style. Some owners note the lume is poor and the 50-meter water resistance is limited, while others desire a big date complication not supported by the solar movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz highly for its excellent finishing and value proposition.

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